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The pair, veterans of Chicago television who have gone on to high-profile national gigs, will share the stage at the Nov. 1 event, which is returning to live television for the first time in 25 years. They will be assisted by “celebrity guest host” Larenz Tate, a Chicago-born actor.

"We are beyond excited to bring Larenz, Tamron and Ginger back to Chicago to co-host this year's ceremony,” NATAS president Marcus Riley said in a statement Wednesday.

The 56th annual ceremony honoring the best in local TV will air on public station...

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